ARCO Breaks Ground on 1.2 Million Square Foot Logistics Facility for Repeat Client Lecangs

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Mar 26, 2025, 08:00 ET

$96 Million Investment Marks Apple Valley's Largest Industrial Development since 2018, Strengthening Region's Position as a Logistics Hub

APPLE VALLEY, Calif., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ARCO, a leading national design-build firm, broke ground on a 1,207,135 square-foot logistics facility for repeat client Lecangs. This $96 million development marks Apple Valley's largest industrial project since 2018 and represents a significant expansion of Lecangs' third-party logistics (3PL) operations on the West Coast.

Architectural rendering of ARCO's 1.2 million square foot logistics facility for Lecangs in Apple Valley, California, featuring a 40-foot clear-height structure with modern office space and extensive dock facilities.

Aerial view of the construction site in Apple Valley, California, where ARCO broke ground on the $96 million, 1.2 million square foot Lecangs logistics facility. The project includes extensive infrastructure improvements benefiting the entire industrial region.

The project, which continues the successful multi-year partnership between ARCO and Lecangs, features a 40-foot clear-height structure with over 200 dock doors engineered to optimize the flow of goods through Lecangs' expanding logistics network. The facility will incorporate solar technology with battery storage capabilities, creating opportunities for energy management optimization.

"This groundbreaking represents a significant milestone for Lecangs and the entire Apple Valley community," said Dan Croft, President of ARCO Jacksonville. "After recently completing successful projects for Lecangs on the East Coast, our team was able to leverage our national reach to provide the same level of expertise and execution in California. Our partnership with Lecangs for this project showcases the power of collaboration while maintaining focus on their operational goals."

"We're excited to see Lecangs expanding in Apple Valley," said Mayor Scott Nassif. "This project isn't just about a new building, it's about bringing good jobs, improving our infrastructure, and strengthening our local economy. Lecangs isn't just a new development; they're truly investing in our community with this project, helping to build a stronger foundation for future growth. Apple Valley is becoming a major player in the logistics industry, and investments like this show that businesses see the value in growing here."

The development includes extensive infrastructure improvements that will benefit the entire Apple Valley industrial region, including over a mile of water and sewer utility extensions and comprehensive road widenings. These enhancements, coupled with ARCO's experience managing specialized site preparation, demonstrate the firm's commitment to delivering complete solutions beyond the building itself.

ARCO's success with global clients like Lecangs demonstrates the firm's ability to support organizations as they establish and expand operations in the United States. The company's nationwide presence and specialized expertise in industrial and logistics facilities have made it a trusted partner for clients across all borders.

Construction is expected to take 14 months, with completion targeted for the end of the first quarter of 2026.

About ARCO ARCO is a national design-build firm widely recognized as an industry leader for various industrial project types, including but not limited to warehouse facilities, industrial distribution, manufacturing, and cold storage. ARCO's turn-key approach allows clients to have a direct relationship with one company, ensuring a single point of contact that provides clear communication, resulting in savings of time and cost. Capabilities include project feasibility studies, site selection, complete design, logistical design, budgeting, up-front competitive lump sum pricing, value engineering, code consulting, and full general contracting.

SOURCE ARCO Design/Build